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: Women and non-binary individuals remain underrepresented in leading roles, as well as in behind-the-scenes positions such as directors and screenwriters. gendercfilms
One of the most persistent myths in the entertainment industry is that "diverse films don't sell." However, data aggregated from major studies on "gender balanced productions" suggests the opposite is true. The ReFrame Stamp, granted by the organization ReFrame (founded by Women in Film and IMDbPro), has become a gold standard for gender-balanced hiring. Films receiving this stamp require hiring women or other underrepresented genders (including trans, non-binary, and genderfluid individuals) in key roles such as writer, director, producer, and department head. and department head.